Attractions & guided tours

Shakespeare’s Globe guided tour

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Language: English

Availability: Varied

Printed ticket only

Duration: up to 1 hour

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Enjoy a fascinating introduction to the world-famous Globe Theatre and life in Shakespeare's London
Discover how shows were produced in Shakespeare's time to how the space is used today
Learn more about William Shakespeare and his works with a tour guide

What to expect

Enjoy a guided tour of the Globe Theatre and immerse yourselves in the world of Shakspeare!

The iconic Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse in which Shakespeare worked, and for which he wrote many of his most famous plays!

An expert guide will provide a fascinating 50-minute tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colorful stories of the 1599 Playhouse, the London Shakespeare would have known and the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s.

Get ready to be amazed as the theatre comes to life and explore how the ‘wooden ‘O’’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.

What's included

50-minute guided tour

Where

21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT

Meeting point:

Please meet outside the ticket office of Shakespeare's Globe.

What to remember

This is a working theatre and due to events, rehearsals and performances, the tour may occasionally not be available or may have to reschedule
The tour runs regardless of the weather. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring raincoats because the Globe Theatre is an open-air arena
There is a maximum of 6 participants per tour
Infants (ages 0-4) go for free and do not need to purchase a ticket
Tours do not go backstage and visitors cannot go on stage
Guided tours are in English, however free information sheets are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese
Drinks are permitted on tours, as long as they are in a bottle or in a container with a sealable lid
There is a restaurant and cafe located on site
You must keep items of luggage and pushchairs with you: there is no cloakroom facility for the tour

Provider

Shakespeare's Globe

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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